Paknejad congratulated oil sector employees and underlined the
importance of national unity, strengthening domestic capabilities, and
maximizing the use of human capital.
“The oil industry, as a cornerstone of our national economy and a
strategic pillar of national power, plays a decisive role in safeguarding the
country’s interests,” he said. “Committed and skilled employees, relying on
domestic knowledge, have ensured production continuity, energy security, and
service provision even in the most challenging conditions—demonstrating our
national capabilities.”
Paknejad stressed that with rising foreign pressures and targeted
threats from some Western powers, notably the United States and Israel,
protecting national interests and maintaining economic strength have become
more critical than ever. He called for collective action and public
participation to reinforce national solidarity, counter adversarial intentions,
and project Iran’s independence and resilience to the international community.
He concluded by reaffirming the industry’s central role in mitigating
external pressures, expressing hope that strengthened cohesion and human
capital development will continue to advance Iran’s strategic and economic
objectives.